Tech Recruitment Consultant for Funded Startups

Your hiring is broken.
We fix it.

Techy Recruiter embeds into your team to run your entire hiring function: sourcing, process design, interviews, and offers. Built for startups and scale-ups across the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Portugal, the wider EU, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

10+
Years Experience
90%
Offer Accept Rate
3
Continents
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Tech Recruitment Consultant

Trusted by teams at

CoW DAO Reaktor WeTravel five°degrees TakeIn Akkuro

The Problem

You just raised. Now you need to hire fast, but you don't have a recruiter.

Most funded startups either overpay agencies who don't understand their culture, or burn founder time screening hundreds of applicants. You need someone who plugs into your team, builds the process, and delivers hires, not just CVs.

What We Do

Four ways to work together

Flexible by design. Pick the model that matches your stage, scale, and hiring needs.

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Embedded Recruitment

We become your in-house TA team on a retainer. End-to-end hiring, from defining the role to signed offer. You get a dedicated recruiter without the full-time cost.

Full-Cycle Hiring Retainer-Based ATS Setup Stakeholder Coaching
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Sourcing as a Service

Targeted candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill roles. We find the people, verify them, and deliver a shortlist you can act on. You handle interviews and offers.

Outbound Sourcing Boolean + AI Pipeline Delivery Market Mapping
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Hiring Process Design

Audit and rebuild your recruitment process from scratch. Interview frameworks, scorecards, ATS migration, and workflow automation, built to scale.

Process Audit Ashby / ATS Setup Scorecard Design Automation
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Recruitment Training & Workshops

Hands-on sessions for your hiring team on AI tools, structured interviewing, sourcing techniques, and modern recruitment practices. Group or 1-on-1.

AI in Recruitment Interview Training Sourcing Masterclass Custom Sessions

How It Works

From first call to first hire

1

Discovery Call

We learn about your team, your open roles, and your hiring challenges. 30 minutes, no pitch.

2

Proposal & Scope

We recommend the right engagement model and send a clear scope with timeline and pricing.

3

Embed & Execute

We plug into your tools, align with hiring managers, and start sourcing and screening within days.

4

Hire & Handoff

Candidates accept. Processes are documented. Your hiring engine keeps running after we're done.

Client Testimonials

What people say about working with us

"Tarek had great insight into the field of tech recruiting, but also the hard task of building and training the best recruiters!"
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Shai Unterslak
CTO at Sunflower (YC F25)
"An exceptional professional who consistently delivers excellent work. His willingness to think outside the box and find innovative ways to improve processes is truly appreciated."
PC
Pedro Costa
Head of Software Dev, Akkuro Core Banking
"Tarek provided top quality candidate outbound and sourcing support. Friendly, kind and smart. Understood our specific profile needs from the very beginning."
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Billy Nash
Talent and People at Reaktor
"His energy is awesome and his ability to deliver what he promises is superb. He also gave his advice which turned out to be a game changer."
MZ
Mak Zivkovic
Recruitment Lead, RPO
"He checked on me at every step of the process, gave hints where he could, and was surprisingly supportive, like a best friend."
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Mariia Boldyreva
Python Developer at Newzoo
"Took the time to grasp my career aspirations and preferences. Great communication, support, and assistance throughout the entire process."
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Lisa Strydom
Full-Stack & Cloud Architect
Tarek Mahdy, founder of Techy Recruiter, tech recruitment consultant

Tarek Mahdy

Founder, Techy Recruiter

Speaker · SOSU EU 2025 10+ Years in TA Web3 · Fintech · SaaS

About the Founder

Built by a recruiter who's done the work

Techy Recruiter was founded by Tarek Mahdy, a tech recruitment consultant and talent strategist with over a decade of experience hiring for funded startups and scale-ups across the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, Portugal, and the wider EU, as well as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt.

He's built and run end-to-end hiring functions for companies like CoW DAO, Reaktor, WeTravel, and five°degrees. From setting up ATS workflows in Ashby to redesigning interview processes and coaching hiring managers across Amsterdam, Berlin, Helsinki, Lisbon, Dubai, Riyadh, and Cairo.

The approach is simple: combine deep recruitment judgment with modern tooling. AI-powered screening, structured interviews, and automation to help teams hire faster without cutting corners.

Insights & Thought Leadership

Practical content on hiring, sourcing, and recruitment technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about working with us

What does a tech recruitment consultant do differently from an agency?+

A tech recruitment consultant embeds into your team and works as your dedicated hiring partner. Unlike agencies that send batches of CVs, we handle your entire hiring function: sourcing, screening, interview design, offer management, and process optimization. You get strategic hiring advice, not just candidates.

Do you recruit for tech companies in the Netherlands and Germany?+

Yes, the Netherlands and Germany are among our strongest EU markets. We've placed candidates across Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg for Web3, fintech, and SaaS companies. We understand Dutch and German hiring culture, notice periods, and compensation norms.

Can you help with tech hiring in Finland, Portugal, or other EU countries?+

Absolutely. We actively recruit across Finland (Helsinki, Tampere), Portugal (Lisbon, Porto), Spain, France, the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, and Poland. We handle multi-country EU hiring and source candidates across borders.

Do you also recruit in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt?+

Yes. We actively support tech hiring across the Gulf (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Manama) and are based in Egypt with deep roots in Cairo's tech ecosystem. We understand GCC hiring dynamics and help both local and international companies hire technical talent in the region.

What industries do you specialize in?+

We specialize in hiring for Web3, fintech, SaaS, and product-led tech companies. Our experience spans decentralized organizations, core banking platforms, and fast-growing startups from seed to Series C.

How quickly can you start?+

After a 30-minute discovery call and a short scoping phase, we can typically embed and start sourcing within days. Our onboarding is designed to be fast so we can begin delivering candidates as quickly as possible.

Ready to fix your hiring?

Book a 30-minute discovery call. No pitch, no pressure. Just an honest conversation about what your team needs.

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